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FL53 PDY

2003 Renault Clio

Black Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,760 mi
Last recorded30,760 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Clio61,361 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 PDY
MakeRenault
ModelClio
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,760 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Aug 2015 28,589 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper linkage

rear silencer rubber

Fail 21 Aug 2014 26,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,158 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 23,446 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,351 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 17,409 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 17,409 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 14,919 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 12,571 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 12,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 10,526 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 8,770 miles

rear number plate slightly deterioted

Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,409 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Clio?

Based on 14,729,048 MOT tests across 1,134,954 vehicles.

67.1%
Pass Rate
5,436
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,134,954
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 660,730
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 412,067
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 387,794
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 323,634
position lamp(s) not working 317,331
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FL53 PDY is a 2003 Renault Clio in Black with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Renault Clio models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 61,361 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Clio fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 660,730 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FL53 PDY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Clio typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Clio is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FL53 PDY registered?

FL53 PDY is a 2003 Renault Clio, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is FL53 PDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 PDY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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